VentureINK
PR for Rebel Founders. Strategy for Outsiders.
Influence for the Next Wave.
MEDIA IS THE NEW MOAT
Why Media Matters More Than Ever
In today's attention economy, the best product doesn't always win. The best-told story does. We give our ventures the unfair advantage of expert storytelling.
About Us
Venture Ink is the storytelling studio for founders who don’t fit the mould.
We help second-time entrepreneurs, indie creators, and tech rebels turn their raw vision into influence.
From crafting unignorable narratives to forging investor relationships, we’re your partner in rewriting the playbook and your comeback.
Who We Work With
Founders
Especially founders rebuilding after a pivot, pause, or past venture
Creators
Creators + visionaries too real for corporate PR
Indie VCs
As well as gut-check investors, and edge angels ready to back the bold
We don't just tell stories. We amplify them. Through strategic PR, media relationships, and narrative mastery, we transform innovative ideas into industry-defining companies.
What We Do
Founder Brand Launch
We build compelling company stories from day one, positioning our ventures as category leaders.
PR & Media Strategy
Tailored campaigns that earn attention. From pitch to placement, with real journalist instinct.
Direct relationships with top journalists
Media
Training
Sharpen your story and command the spotlight. Bespoke media training for founders to master interviews and pitch with confidence
Ghostwriting + Social Influence
LinkedIn. Substack. Thought leadership with teeth, just sharper, louder, and unmistakably you.
Community Building
Build real traction without the cringe. Audience connection, and growth that sticks.
Investor Matchmaking
We help you get in front of the right investors, with a narrative that gets them to say yes.
Our Rebel Spotlights
Adam Rubin
Founder of OmniWave
"Self-funded WealthTech revolutionary**Adam built OmniWave into a WealthTech platform generating 90%+ annual returns—all without traditional funding. His contrarian stance against hedge fund culture and commitment to giving back 10% of monthly earnings makes him anything but typical. We're helping this Tel Aviv founder transform his track record into thought leadership that challenges an entire industry.How we're supporting: Strategic narrative development that amplifies Adam's anti-establishment voice while building toward media coverage that redefines what a FinTech founder can be.
Alessandro Duico & Lora Fahmy
Co-Founders of Elephant Room
Democratizing design through heartbreak-driven innovationWhen Lora couldn't help her immigrant parents furnish their first home after 30 years, she found her mission. Partnering with AI engineer Alessandro, they're building conversational AI that makes interior design accessible to everyone. Their Reddit community validation and scrappy authenticity prove that real problems create real solutions.How we're supporting: Amplifying their journey from personal pain point to democratized solution, positioning them as founders who understand that behind every empty room is someone wanting to create a home.
Chris Gutierrez
Founder of Storebloc
Bootstrap, breakdown, rebuild—with purposeChris has lived through the full founder cycle: agency grind, startup failure, co-founder splits. Now building Storebloc from Ho Chi Minh City—a CRM that's actually useful, not just trendy. His journey from selling phones in college to creating "Shopify for services" embodies resilience over rhetoric.How we're supporting: Documenting what authentic rebuilding looks like, helping Chris share his story of quiet conviction in a world obsessed with noise.
Federico Ranfagni
Co-Founder of Incomedia
27 years of patient building, zero VC funding
While others chase unicorn valuations, Federico has quietly empowered 700,000+ users across 120 countries with Website X5. Operating from Ivrea, Italy—Olivetti's historic home—he's proven that sustainable growth trumps exit strategies. Now expanding into Asian markets, his story challenges Silicon Valley's speed-obsessed narrative.How we're supporting: Positioning Federico's philosophy of "patient building" for global media as Incomedia enters new markets, proving that longevity beats hype.
Team
Giovanni Puglisi
Founder
Giovanni is a journalist, connector and venture scout with 10 years of experience in strategic communications across Europe and Asia. He has led PR and advised startups, specialising in storytelling that drives funding and influence.
An LSE alumnus, Giovanni brings a global business perspective to every project.
Jacque Manabat
Editorial Lead
Jacque is an award-winning journalist with 17 years of experience, including a long tenure at ABS-CBN News, and is recognised as a pioneer of TikTok news reporting in Asia. Her work has earned prestigious awards and international fellowships.
Jacque brings unmatched expertise in content creation and audience engagement.
Let’s Co-Write Your Comeback
This time, it’s on your terms. With your story, told right.
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